Aviation Systems Engineer 1

About the role

Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 to join a team of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems.

Essential functions

• Identify/document technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfaces
• Create a simple set of system requirements and technical description documentation for well-defined functionality, following requirements standards and documented best practices
• Assess compliance with a select set of system requirements utilizing existing hardware, software, and configuration
• Generate and/or execute bench test plans/procedures to verify system requirements, clearly documenting testing performed and any issues observed during testing
• Troubleshoot basic integration bench and/or simulator setup issues
• Analyze system design, performance, safety, and/or security for existing functionality in accordance with applicable processes/procedures
• Support the maintenance of system-level processes, best practices, and/or tools for systems engineering, development assurance, and/or cybersecurity
• Communicate status of work and thoroughly document work to clearly provide visibility to supervisor and/or mentor
• Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Apply Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrated basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired qualifications

• Master's Degree in an Engineering field
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
• Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
• Previous work or internship experience with consumer or aviation products

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits